Early childhood education
Sponsors said early exclusion from school can trigger a domino effect of negative interactions between schools and families.
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School administrators across the state say they're excited for the initial $250 million included in this budget to create 5,000 new preschool spots for low-income students and address the teacher shortage.
Illinois nonprofit organizations could soon be eligible for state grant funding to build or renovate early childhood properties.
Gov. JB Pritzker wants the state to have a unified approach to serving families, working with providers and promoting equity.
